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Hound Show Cancellations

The organizers of the following hound shows have announced these cancellations:

Southern Hound Show
Central States Hound Show
Southwest Hound Show
Carolinas Hound Show
New England Hound Show (possible reschedule to later in the summer—check with the New England organizers)

A Message from MFHA President Tony Leahy, MFH

Green Mountain Hosts NE Hound Show, Receives District Conservation Award

Details: Martha Drum

Junior handler at the NE Hound Show. Photo by Nature of Light Photography.

Spring comes slowly to Vermont, but it's already been a busy season for Green Mountain Hounds. They hosted the New England Hound Show, judged by MFHA Executive Director Dennis Foster, earlier this month. And GMH Master emerita, Elaine Ittleman, with her husband, Frank, received the MFHA District Conservation Award for the New England District for her work with the acquisition, improvement, and preservation of the Lemon Fair and Quiet Valley properties in Shoreham, Vermont for foxhunting and open land protection.

Midland Striker '15 Grand Champion at Southern Hound Show

Details: Martha Drum

Hound show season is underway and on April 9, Midland Striker '15 was named Grand Champion of Show at the Southern Hound Show. The organizers were delighted to welcome Mr. Alastair Jackson, ex-MFH, the Cattistock Hunt (UK), and Dr. John McDonald, MFH, London Hunt (ON) as judges. As always, the Masters at Live Oak and the Show Committee provided a beautiful and well-organized setting for the competition.

Limestone Creek Partners With Cornell in Hound Nutrition Study

Details: Lisa Cameron-Norfleet

Hound being examined at Cornell University.

In late February, Limestone Creek Hunt (NY) began a new venture for its old hounds: under the watchful eye of Dr. Joseph J. Wakshlag, Associate Professor of Clinical Nutrition and Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation, thirteen recently retired hounds were started on a feeding trial for a new dog food that has lately been introduced to the market. Weekly weigh-ins, a few physical exams and blood work are the necessities to making this a successful endeavor for the hounds and the feed manufacturer both.

Good Deeds: Hunt Clubs Help Rescued Horses

Details: Martha Drum

Last October, when more than eighty horses were surrendered and seized from a neglect situation in Orange County, Virginia, the local equestrian community rallied dramatically to their aid. Area hunt clubs also organized to provide assistance in many forms - financial, donations of needed supplies, and skilled labor. Horses, and some cats and dogs, were transferred to various shelters and rescue organizations, which sent out requests for help.

Rare Munnings Study Offered for Sale

Details: Martha Drum

Known as the 20th century's finest painter of horses, Sir Alfred Munnings created this oil on panel study for his large finished portrait of the famous racehorse, Son-in-Law, in 1927. The William Second Gallery is pleased to offer this piece, in the artist's characteristic loose, fluid style, for sale. It is an intriguing preliminary work, extensively inscribed and dated by the artist.

Dave Kruger Named Huntsman for North Hills Hunt Club

Details: Martha Drum

David Kruger has been named Huntsman of the North Hills Hunt Club (IA).

Kruger was raised on the family farm in Eastern Nebraska. Following high school graduation, he served four years in the United States Coast Guard where he was stationed in Hawaii and Florida. Kruger returned home to attend college and served four years in the Army Reserves. He will obtain his bachelor’s degree in Business Management this fall.